MEET YOUR PRESENTERS. #DPUInternsandthecity

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2 MEET YOUR PRESENTERS

3 WHY INTERN IN A CITY?

4 WHY INTERN IN A CITY?

5 HOW TO BUILD A NETWORK Agency/site visits Chapter meetings National Conference Regional Conferences Local events

6 CONNECTING WITH PROFESSIONALS Research via LinkedIn Ask research based questions Follow up with a personal message Don t forget about your professors

7 CONNECTING WITH PROFESSIONALS

8 CONNECTING WITH PROFESSIONALS Much like Carrie sits in her window writing, you should be practicing your elevator pitch

9 THE FITTING ROOM You can only make one first impression 1. Introduce yourself 2. Outline career goals 3. Focus on achievementsinternships and/or school activities 4. Tell them where you re headed next

10 INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS 1

11 INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS DePaul s Dating Advice Develop a list of 6-9 companies or agencies you want to work for Identify contacts at those companies to interview Meeting Men (Professionals) University database of alums Search on LinkedIn by typing 1 your target firm and your university name Ask your professors for contacts at your target firms

12 INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS 1

13 INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS 1 Its not all about the size of the ring 3-5 years of experience Account execs and SAEs are often making the intern hiring decisions.

14 INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS SHOULD BE DONE IN PERSON 1

15 STAYING CONNECTED Staying connected Get Google alerts for news stories Send congratulatory notes Notify about internship search Narrow down interests

16 INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS SHOULD BE DONE IN PERSON 1

17 MARKETING MATERIALS

18 MARKETING MATERIALS Keep your resume short

19 MARKETING MATERIALS Word choice is everything Use adjectives Take advantage of numbers, percentages, and analytics Talk about achievements 1

20 CONVERSATION TO CONTRACTS Interview key messages Why you want to work for the company Why you re a good candidate 1 Have three success stories

21 ALWAYS HAVE AN EXTRA PAIR OF EYES LOOK OVER YOUR MATERIALS 1

22 YOUR PRENUP WOULD NEVER HAVE AN ERROR IN THEM, SO WHY WOULD YOUR COVER LETTER HAVE ANY? 1

23 YOUR PRENUP WOULD NEVER HAVE AN ERROR IN THEM, SO WHY WOULD YOUR COVER LETTER HAVE ANY? DePaul University s Public Relations and Advertising 1 25 Common Errors

24 MARKETING MATERIALS Resume scanners are looking for keywords

25 MARKETING MATERIALS

26 CONVERSATION TO CONTRACTS Preparing for the interview Write out questions Think through your response 1

27 THE FOLLOW UP 1

28 THE FOLLOW UP Send a thank you or letter 1

29 ANATOMY OF A SUCCESSFUL INTERNSHIP 1

30 ANATOMY OF A SUCCESSFUL INTERNSHIP Open communication Show skills and timeliness Discuss expectations Relationships shouldn t be monogamous 1 Network outside of your department Fill in where help is needed

31 SOULMATES 1

32 SOULMATES We are each others 1 greatest resource

33 THANK YOU! #DPUInternsandtheCity Lauren Polito, Miranda VP of Special Events Andrew Willett, Samantha Chapter President Jessalyn Kieta, Charlotte VP of Social Media Brooke Beatty, Carrie VP of Professional and Chapter Development Kate Hohenstatt, Video Editor VP of Digital Content Dalia Awdi VP of Membership and Recruitment